Melvin vs Chong

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Melvin Rank #876

Chong Rank #31,507

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Melvin or Chong more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Chong mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Melvin and Chong boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.